Smith Wide Grip Decline Bench Press

Learn how to do the Smith Wide Grip Decline Bench Press with proper form and technique. This smith machine exercise primarily targets your Pectorals, with secondary emphasis on Triceps, Shoulders.

Smith Wide Grip Decline Bench Press exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Smith Wide Grip Decline Bench Press

Follow these steps to perform the Smith Wide Grip Decline Bench Press with correct form:

  1. 1Adjust the decline bench to the desired angle.
  2. 2Lie down on the bench with your feet secured under the foot pads.
  3. 3Grasp the barbell with a wide grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  4. 4Unrack the barbell and lower it slowly towards your chest, keeping your elbows pointed outwards.
  5. 5Pause for a moment when the barbell touches your chest.
  6. 6Push the barbell back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
  7. 7Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Smith Wide Grip Decline Bench Press Muscles Worked

Primary

Secondary

tricepsshoulders

Exercise Details

Equipment
smith machine
Body Part
chest
Category
Extended

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